Diagnosing and fixing Yamaha (keyboard) FC5 sustain pedal / foot switch

[@Cube_Box]

There is a very simple way to universally and permanently fix the reversed polarity problem You need to disassemble reverse the metal rods, then assemble back No soldering is required. If you search on KZbin you will find a video telling you how to do it

[@kristinaniemiec5505]

In the beginning (around 2.44 minutes), what do you do if the multimeter says the circuit is connected when you press on the petal and don’t press the petal? I opened the foot petal box and checked the switch….it is working….connected normally and looses connection when I push down the switch. I also do not have soddering materials, perhaps my neighbor might. But I can reuse the plug that goes into the keyboard right?

[@ElectronicNoobBlog]

At 2:44 I bend wire to show that at some angle it's working other don't and this area need to be cut for replacement. If plug can be opened apart - You can reuse it, if it's sealed like on video then You need replacement. Good luck.

[@givemoregawaza756]

I wanna use this on on KORG M50 but it's sustaining when you release your leg. If you press it doesn't sustain....How do i make it compatible to KORG?

[@girishraje209]

Sir l have yamha PSR I 425key board and FC5 foot switch but it is not work I don't under stand what is the problem please helpfull and solve this problem please reply

[@scooter825]

We’re can I get a cool stripping tool like that

[@ElectronicNoobBlog]

I think I pick up it at some local hardware store couple years ago - but I saw they are sold under different brand. I think it was manufactured by K.Y.P

[@pastorf.jabezpaul]

Without pressing the pedal It is sustaining. What to do?

[@manuelsantiago3798]

did you fix it? I'm having same issue

[@adrian.a.padilla]

1. Turn off the piano 2. Hold the sustain pedal 3. Turn on piano while the pedal is still being pressed on

[@shaquilleoatmeal3076]

Polarity problem

[@givemoregawaza756]

@@shaquilleoatmeal3076 how do you fix the polarity issue?

[@shaquilleoatmeal3076]

@@givemoregawaza756 change polarity of the switch

[@MNNocete]

Very clear and detailed procedure of repairing a keyboard pedal. Good work!

[@ElectronicNoobBlog]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VictorJimenez-ze5zr]

Super mon amie!

[@rohitkrishnar4049]

Does it support half damper

[@summerli6773]

Mine is broken off line off from box

[@mronck]

i fixed mine with alimium foil. Yamaha CEOs should burn in hell for that design... 39€ for that pedal is a joke.

[@robertYTB78g]

Very helpful - thanks for posting.

[@ElectronicNoobBlog]

You're welcome!

[@gabrielkostakov]

Ottimo!